Chapter Excellence is the foundation of Phi Sigma Sigma's award program. It sets forth a comprehensive set of expectations for all Phi Sigma Sigma chapters and requires chapters to evaluate themselves annually against these criteria. In addition to the chapter’s self-evaluation, volunteers and staff members review each chapter’s programs and events annually and provides the chapter with constructive feedback designed to make them an even stronger chapter.

The Chapter Excellence program is based on the same four areas of responsibility (self, chapter, campus/community, and Fraternity) that are set forth for each member when she affiliates with Phi Sigma Sigma.  Chapter Excellence breaks down each of the four areas of responsibility into three primary elements. Each element has three measurable and concise criteria that must be met for the chapter to achieve recognition. When all three elements within a particular area of responsibility are mastered, the chapter will be recognized for its achievement in that area of responsibility. Chapters who master all four areas of responsibility will be recognized in The Sphinx magazine and be eligible for Phi Sigma Sigma’s Achievement/Outstanding Chapter Award.

The Chapter Excellence areas of responsibility are: 

Self